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Above: Cyclists gather at 91ÑÇÉ«Ìýfor information and breakfast
Which routes are the best to use when biking to 91ÑÇÉ«? What bike stores are nearest to campus? What about those potholes on Keele Street? These were just a few of the topics up for discussion at last week’s Bike Week Breakfast held outside Vari Hall in the 91ÑÇÉ« Commons.
Right: 91ÑÇÉ«'s James Brown, director of housingÌýand food services, on his recumbent bike.
The event was organized by the Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association (BCRTMA) in conjunction with 91ÑÇÉ«'sÌýSecurity, Parking & Transportation Services and the 91ÑÇÉ« Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG).
Over 40 cyclists attended the early morning affair, eager to get some breakfast to help start their day after an energizing ride to campus. The Great Canadian Bagel donated bagels for the event. Information available included City of Toronto cycling route maps, cycling skills booklets, advocacy related to cycling infrastructure and many other brochures.
This is the 3rd Annual Bike Week Breakfast held at 91ÑÇÉ« as part of the broader 14th Annual City of Toronto Bike Week celebrations, which ended yesterday.
Left: Bikers banter over breakfast
91ÑÇÉ« is a founding member and partner of the BCRTMA, the first organization of its kind in Ontario. Together with BCRTMA, the University is taking serious steps to assist staff, faculty and students in their commute to campus. The BCRTMA currently provides ride-matching assistance and a Guaranteed Ride Home Program for employees. It is also trying to increase public transit to the Keele campus and develop cycling and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
To learn about other services the association is developing to benefit 91ÑÇÉ« commuters in conjunction with the Department of Security, Parking & Transportation Services, check the BCRTMA Web site at and the 91ÑÇÉ« Transportation Services Web site at .
Jacquelyn Hayward, sustainable transportation coordinator of the Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association, sent the aboveÌýaccount to YFile.
Below: A group of cyclists discuss their favorite bike routes in the area.
